Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate to head Department of Homeland Security

South Dakota governor will take on Trump’s anti-immigration mission, air travel and natural disasters Kristi Noem secured US Senate confirmation as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration during his…

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California Wildfires Updates: After Trump Visit, Rain May Boost Firefighting Efforts – The New York Times

California Wildfires Updates: After Trump Visit, Rain May Boost Firefighting Efforts  The New York Times Concerns rise for burn areas as cold storm moves into Southern California  CBS Los Angeles L.A. live fire updates: L.A. prepares for ‘worst-case scenario’ as rain brings risk of floods, landslides  Los Angeles Times Flood Watches posted for Los Angeles wildfire burn scars…

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Labour risks ‘powder keg’ clash with environmentalists as it puts growth before going green

As chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to expand London airports gains traction, the party is accused of back-pedalling on its green commitments Labour is being warned it is hurtling towards a “powder keg” confrontation with environmentalists, green groups and a swathe of its own supporters in the next few weeks, amid its claims that “blockers” are…

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